Director, SCF Lead (Other)

Johnson & Johnson • West Chester, MA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Supply Chain Other provides strategic and operational leadership for Supply Chain Finance activities supporting DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, and Commercial leaders to drive financial performance, improve cost transparency, and enable data-driven decision-making across the end-to-end supply chain. The role has a meaningful impact on margin improvement, working capital optimization, and long-term business sustainability while supporting a complex, global medical device organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field (required).
• 10-12 years of experience in finance, with demonstrated leadership in supply chain, operations finance, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical skills, including cost and margin analysis.
• Experience leading teams and developing finance talent.
• Deep understanding of financial controls, compliance, and governance in a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
• English (required).
• Valid driver’s license if for business travel.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree (preferred).
• Experience supporting global or regional supply chain organizations within medical devices, life sciences, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success driving productivity, cost transformation, or working capital initiatives.
• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems in a complex operating environment.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision-making in a matrixed organization.
• Change leadership experience supporting business or system transformations.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain finance strategy, planning, and execution to support manufacturing, logistics, and distribution operations.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to Supply Chain and Operations leadership, providing insights that inform business decisions and trade-offs.
• Drive financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for supply chain functions, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Own cost management initiatives, including standard costing, variance analysis, productivity tracking, and margin improvement programs.
• Oversee working capital performance, including inventory optimization and cash flow improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational and financial performance across the supply chain.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and governance aligned with Johnson & Johnson and DePuy Synthes policies.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Partner cross-functionally to support transformation initiatives, systems enhancements, and process standardization efforts.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.
• Respect for the diversity and dignity of employees and recognition of their merit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director